I just finished stacking a cord of wood. I decided to hoist all the stages of grieving into firewood and boy, did I smack that pile together. The trouble is, I am still troubled. I try to walk the 'lite' side, but today I am angry. I am not angry with Adam or RCA or anyone in particular about this release, I am just angry. I know all things are subject to change in the music world, but I have been hearing such mixed messages for so long about the single, about the album, about it being worth the wait..yada, yada. I wouldn't have stuck around all this time if I didn't know this album will be worth it.
I would like to have seen a PR person run this thing. Adam is working his butt off I know, he is living a personal life in love with another seemingly wonderful man, and creating a vision. RCA would have to be deaf, dumb and blind not to know how excited fans are.
Excited fans=$$$$ Keep it under wraps to a point, but keep some kind of sane communication line open. If a change has been made, well, tell me, I am a big girl. I can take it. I throw up on rollercoasters and innuendo, tho.
This whole release has been so hush hush, that when we get a tibdit, there is a groundswell of celebration and optomism, only to be clunked with a communication of..well, now it's gonna be____,
possibly. Couldn't a PR pro write..we at RCA are hopeful for a fall 2011 release of Adam Lambert's first single? Then focus on that.
By the time the album release is confirmed for 2012, it is not such a schizoid experience. It doesn't have to be this way. IMO.
To me, this lack of clarity of communication creates the speculation that runs rampant. We all wonder what is going on. A little specific info...due to management change, Adam.... or due to shitty music...whatever. Just be clear. Change is constant. Communication can be more precise even when things change. We all live our lives in constant change.
That is all I ask..tell me like it is when you can. Don't waltz around or build my hopes. If you tell me a single is coming on Tuesday and it won't be done til Friday, fine. Let me know and all is good. I've hung out with this with everyone else, but not going to ride the ride for another 'probably' six months. Sorry.
Love it here. Whether I lurk or post, I am here for the sense of community you all have given me. I'll be happy when the single arrives. I hope it is spectacular and eats up the charts. But I'm not waiting for it anymore.
If I am not around much, it is not personal. I love you all here. I love Adam and his vision. Today broke the camel's back. I really tried today to keep my energy high, but I am busted. I hope to visit now and then as I love the laughter and the intelligence of the members of Atop. Brilliant glowing souls here. Thanks for all you have given me. Hope I have given back.
